Barton calls for reintroduction of touting laws

Increasing numbers of drivers touting for work is a direct result of deregulation of the taxi industry according to Eastern Metropolitan Region MP Rod Barton.

Trip levy non-compliance is rife says Barton

The $1 per trip levy to fund transition payments is an overly burdensome administrative requirement with widespread non-compliance, according to Eastern Metro MP and Transport Matters party leader Rod Barton.

Taxi industry urged to join  Uber class action

Eastern Metro MP and Transport Matters leader Rod Barton  is urging taxi and hire car drivers, operators and licence owners to get on board a Maurice Blackburn class action against Uber.

Distracted drivers a road hazard says Rod Barton

Distracted drivers are the greatest hazard on our roads says Eastern Metropolitan Region MP Rod Barton.

Unfinished business for taxi and car hire industry

Addressing some unfinished business for the taxi and car hire industry will be a priority for newly elected member for eastern metropolitan region Rod Barton. 

In his maiden speech to the legislative council today Mr Barton expressed the devastation of many thousands of families who faced the loss…